La Divina Commedia of Dante Alighieri: Consisting of the Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso (The Divine Comedy).

DANTE ALIGHIERI,.

Item Number: 147301

London: George Routledge , 1902.

Finely bound example of Dante’s masterpiece. This exceptional edition of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy—translated by the esteemed Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the late 19th century and published shortly thereafter—is a singular masterpiece that seamlessly blends literary and artistic achievement. Octavo, bound in a magnificent hand-painted vellum binding, this volume is the work of the Giannini family, renowned artisans of Florence. Since the establishment of their Legatoria Giannini workshop in 1856, the family has become synonymous with innovative craftsmanship and breathtaking design. Known for their Renaissance-inspired aesthetic and meticulous attention to detail, the Giannini’s approach each creation as a work of art. Their hand-painted bindings, like this one, often feature intricate motifs and vibrant colors that reflect both the themes of the text and Florence’s rich artistic heritage.

Written in rhymed 6-line stanzas, this is the rare Henry Boyd 1st translation into English of the Divine Comedy, Italian La Divina Commedia, original name Commedia, a long narrative poem written c. 1308–21 by Dante. It is usually held to be one of the world’s great works of literature. Divided into three major sections—Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso—the narrative traces the journey of Dante from darkness and error to the revelation of the divine light, culminating in the Beatific Vision of God.